Lucie Moncion

That the Government of Canada amend the proposed increase to the capital gains tax inclusion rate to except healthcare clinics Raise awareness of the burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and the need for more strategic approach to management of MSK health for federal populations including Canadian Forces, Veterans, RCMP and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit. Inclusion of chiropractors as recognized qualified practitioners to issue the Disability Tax Credit Certificate(T2201). Improve chiropractic coverage for federal public service employees. Improve access to chiropractic care for Indigenous peoples, particularly by adding coverage for chiropractic services under the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program. Implement the Canadian Pain Task Force's Action Plan for Pain in Canada and enhance the current approach to pain management by improving the integration of non-pharmacological treatments, such as chiropractic care. Expand the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include front-line allied health care professionals, such as Doctors of Chiropractic. Ensure that the Canadian Armed Forces paid education programs in health care include chiropractic. Ensure that chiropractors are included in the government's plan to introduce a one-time income tax deduction for health care professionals starting their careers in rural communities. Allow refugees and refugee claimants to access chiropractic care under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).

Raise awareness of the burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and the need for more strategic approach to management of MSK health for federal populations including Canadian Forces, Veterans, RCMP and First Nations and Inuit. Inclusion of chiropractors as recognized qualified practitioners to issue the Disability Tax Credit Certificate(T2201). Improve chiropractic coverage for federal public service employees. Improve access to chiropractic care for Indigenous peoples, particularly by adding coverage for chiropractic services under the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program. Implement the Canadian Pain Task Force's Action Plan for Pain in Canada and enhance the current approach to pain management by improving the integration of non-pharmacological treatments, such as chiropractic care. Expand the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include front-line allied health care professionals, such as Doctors of Chiropractic Ensure that the Canadian Armed Forces paid education programs in health care include chiropractic. Ensure that chiropractors are included in the government's plan to introduce a one-time income tax deduction for health care professionals starting their careers in rural communities. -Allow refugees and refugee claimants to access chiropractic care under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).

Educating government on the importance of chiropractic care to provide better access to healthcare - chiropractors are Canada's largest community of regulated MSK experts, offering timely, evidence based, conservative care. MSK conditions are a leading cause of disabilityand healthcare costs, federal action is essential - chiropractic care supports workplace productivity - we want chiropractors to practice to their full scope and improve equitable access for all patients. Improve Access for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members - remove physician referral requirements and treatment caps to ensure timely, evidence based care. Authorize Chiropractors as Assessors for the Disability Tax Credit - allow chiropractors to certify patients for the Federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC) reducing delays and increasing access. Reinstate Chiropractic Care under NIHB - restore coverage under the Non-Insured Health Benefits program for Indigenous Peoples Expand Student Loan Forgiveness - include chiropractors in the Student Loan Forgiveness program to improve healthcare access in rural and underserviced communities Expanding and including chiropractic care under existing policies and programs such as non-insured health benefits program, Canadian Armed Forces, Interim Federal Health Program, and Disability tax credit.

-Raise awareness of the burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and the need for more strategic approach to management of MSK health for federal populations including Canadian Forces, Veterans, RCMP and First Nations and Inuit. -Inclusion of chiropractors as recognized qualified practitioners to issue the Disability Tax Credit Certificate(T2201). Improve chiropractic coverage for federal public service employees. -Improve access to chiropractic care for Indigenous peoples, particularly by adding coverage for chiropractic services under the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program. Implement the Canadian Pain Task Force's Action Plan for Pain in Canada and enhance the current approach to pain management by improving the integration of non-pharmacological treatments, such as chiropractic care. Expand the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include front-line allied health care professionals, such as Doctors of Chiropractic. Ensure that the Canadian Armed Forces paid education programs in health care include chiropractic. Ensure that chiropractors are included in the government's plan to introduce a one-time income tax deduction for health care professionals starting their careers in rural communities. -Allow refugees and refugee claimants to access chiropractic care under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).

Providing comparable tax incentives for sales of conventional businesses to worker cooperatives as for sales to employee ownership trusts. The creation of a federal Cooperative Investment Plan which would provide a federal tax credit for cooperative members and employees who invest in producer (such as agriculture, fishery, forestry) and employee owned cooperatives Self-directed RRSP rules re: prohibited investments. We continue to seek to have the rule changes made in 2011 reversed or mitigated, as they affect worker co-ops. Creation of a program for business transfer to worker-owned co-operatives, as well as a technical assistance program to facilitate worker co-op development. Creating a Canadian Cooperative Development Fund. Cofunded by the federal government and the cooperative sector. This Fund would provide large and medium sized capitalization loans to new and existing cooperatives A bold approach to climate change regulation by Canada which includes zero carbon emissions by 2050, and a focus on climate justice for the most vulnerable.This is a focus on an integrated and cross-departmental regulatory approach to reducing GHG emissions in the Canadian economy.

Advocating on behalf of the Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation on Employee Ownership Trusts and other matters related to supporting the development and growth of worker-owned cooperatives.

Université de Sudbury : L’AFO poursuit ses démarches auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de pérenniser et de bonifier le financement fédéral accordé à l’Université de Sudbury. L’AFO demande un financement adéquat afin d’assurer la viabilité institutionnelle et le plein déploiement du projet. Transferts et accords bilatéraux en santé : Proposition pour régir les transferts et les accords bilatéraux en santé afin d'assurer une mention claire des communautés de langue officielle en situation minoritaire et leur financement. L’AFO mène des démarches auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de positionner les États généraux de la francophonie ontarienne comme un levier structurant de consultation, d’analyse et d’orientation des politiques et programmes fédéraux en matière de langues officielles. L’AFO formule des recommandations visant à arrimer les investissements et programmes fédéraux, notamment ceux relevant du Plan d’action pour les langues officielles, aux priorités et besoins exprimés par la communauté franco-ontarienne dans le cadre des États généraux. L’AFO formule des recommandations concernant les politiques fédérales en santé afin d’assurer que les besoins des communautés francophones en situation minoritaire soient pleinement pris en compte. L’AFO plaide pour une meilleure intégration des services en français dans les orientations, programmes et mécanismes de financement fédéraux liés à la santé. Ententes fédérales-provinciales : L’AFO intervient dans le cadre du renouvellement et de la mise en œuvre des ententes fédérales- provinciales en matière de langues officielles afin de renforcer les mécanismes de gouvernance, la reddition de comptes et l’impact réel des investissements fédéraux en Ontario. L’AFO plaide pour une approche mieux arrimée aux besoins communautaires et aux priorités de développement de la francophonie ontarienne, notamment en immigration, en santé et en petite enfance. Fonds complémentaires en éducation postsecondaire : L'AFO demande au gouvernement de pérenniser et bonifier les Fonds complémentaires en éducation postsecondaire en langue minoritaire et en rehausse le financement à 80 M $ par année et l’améliore en collaboration avec les institutions postsecondaires et la communauté franco-ontarienne. Financement en Ontario / Plan d'action pour les langues officielles: l'Ontario est sous-financé par rapport aux autres provinces, tant dans le financement communautaire que de celui des services en français gouvernementaux. Nous voulons assurer un financement plus équitable pour l'Ontario.

Discussions relating to the legislative, regulatory, and policy developments related to digital currencies and cryptoassets Providing input on the prudential regulation of the banking sector Providing input on amendments to the Bank Act Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector Discussions on supporting women’s advancement, career opportunities, and equitable outcomes in the financial services sector Discussing the Accessible Canada Act with the purpose of identifying, removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities Discussions on strategies to mitigate tariff risks and navigate the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Providing input on effective Artificial Intelligence regulation to balance risks and foster innovation Providing input on the regulatory framework to facilitate the process to become a federal credit union and support their operations Discussing plans on the Data Collection Modernization initiative Providing views on the Macroeconomic Stress Test (MST) 2.0 review Discussing Bill C-27 – Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, relating to the privacy and artificial intelligence provisions Discussions relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial sector regulatory system Discussions on consumer issues relating to potential postal strike ensuring an appropriate scope of guidance Providing inputs on criminal interest rate as it relates to the calculation of the rate and exclusions Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions guidelines with respect to capital adequacy requirements, prudential limits and restrictions, accounting and disclosure, and sound business and financial practices Providing inputs on OSFI regulations and draft guidelines including in connection with culture, integrity and security, third-party risk, and operational risk Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework Providing inputs on Basel III Implementation with respect to capital floor phase-in and risk weights Providing inputs on Competition Act amendments Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): seeking workable, practical approaches in the reform of PIPEDA Excise Tax Act with respect to Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Support the development of an innovative, efficient, and secure payments ecosystem in Canada that benefits consumers Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canada’s cyber resiliency The Access to Basic Banking Services: seeking to clarify appropriate identification for opening accounts and to make account opening procedures more workable U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), trade agreements with other jurisdictions, World Trade Organization rules regarding cross-border trade in financial services Support the Government initiative of modernizing the Employment Equity Act and provide input to further strengthen the Act. Discussion relating to agricultural financing, including the efficient administration of the Advance Payments Program and the Canada Loan Administration Act Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers Capital markets statutory, regulatory and self-regulatory organization regime applicable to banks as corporate issuers and their provincially regulated subsidiaries that are capital markets participants Discussion relating to housing finance framework, including reforms to expand housing supply, mortgage underwriting regulations and covered bonds Providing inputs on climate standards and disclosures Corporate governance statutory and regulatory regime for banks Canada Labour Code with respect to (i) impact on bank management of human resources, (ii) review of Part III of the Canada Labour Code, (iii) flexible work

To promote that the Tax-deferred Co-operative Share Program be made permanent to help agricultural co-operatives meet their capitalization needs and remain a viable option for agribusinesses while allowing Canadian co-operatives to be stronger in the face of international competitors. To scale renewable energy co-operatives. Renewable energy co-operatives (RECs) can play a pivotal role in meeting net-zero goals while enhancing affordability and public buy-in. The federal government should invest in scaling RECs by ensuring equitable access to clean energy tax credits, financing, and capacity-building tools—placing Canadians at the heart of the transition. To strengthen co-operative housing. The Co-operative Housing Development Program (CHDP) has enabled billions in shovel-ready projects—complete with land, partnerships, and community backing—but available funding falls short. As Build Canada Homes is designed, the federal government must recapitalize CHDP to unlock the pipeline of shovel-ready projects and prioritize co-op and nonprofit housing development. Establishing a Federal Co-operative Investment Plan, inspired by the one in Quebec. Educating Parliamentarians, staffers and public servants on the co-operative model, the advantages and challenges faced by co-ops. Lack of awareness causes oversight and issues in programs and policies, when co-operatives should have access to the Business support and other programs offered by, or supported by, the government. Ensuring increased support to co-operatives and social enterprises, as underserved business models, by the BDC. As per the recent Legislative Review, co-operatives are significantly underserved by the BDC. Discuss the pro-active inclusion of co-operatives and social enterprises, in the procurement process. CMC would like co-operatives to be both eligible and prioritized in government procurement programs. Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy. Advocating for renewal of commitments related to the Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy, such as the Investment Readiness Program and SISF-related funding for co-operatives. Promoting Business Conversions to Co-operatives as a means of safeguarding jobs and economic drivers in communities Harmonizing tax rules and incentives related to Employee-Ownership Trusts, to ensure that business succession (conversions) to employee-owned worker co-operatives are eligible. To review and propose possible changes to the Canadian Co-operative Act To expand the definitions and exemption criteria so that all qualifying co-operatives can remain eligible for the Small Business Deduction (SBD). Support or investment in the Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund which provides patient capital and lending to finance the capitalization of new and emerging co-operatives. The fund exists and was set up with $25 million from the co-operative sector. Review and propose changes to the Income Tax Act, in terms of the treatment of Indivisible Reserves in co-operatives. Amounts earmarked for Indivisible resserves cannot return to members and as such those amounts are thus outside the governments' definition of "for-profit", Investments in co-operative-led programs to provide bridges to employment, support entrepreneurship, safeguard local businesses, create jobs and make life more affordable for Canadians, in particular women, newcomers, Indigenous people, youth, and Canadians living in rural communities. Establishing a Canadian Co-operative Capacity Building Program (CCBP) equipped with federal funding to help co-operatives either start up, scale up, gain skills and expertise, and or prepare for their next steps.

Le Collège La Cité fait régulièrement des demandes de financement auprès des programmes d’appui à l’éducation dans la langue de la minorité. Il a l’intention de faire des suivis au sujet des programmes et des demandes soumises. Le Collège La Cité entreprend une démarche pour faire connaître ses défis en matière d’admission des étudiantes et des étudiants étrangers, les impacts sur ses opérations et pour faire part de solutions possibles.

Communications auprès d’Emploi et Développement social Canada et de Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada en vue de solliciter un appui fédéral, y compris un soutien financier potentiel, pour l’expansion du Centre des métiers de La Cité à Orléans et pour le développement de programmes de formation en métiers spécialisés. Le projet vise à accroître la capacité de formation en français dans des secteurs clés de l’économie, notamment la construction résidentielle, les infrastructures publiques, l’électrification, la fabrication, la défense et les métiers liés aux grands projets économiques. Discussions avec ISDE, Patrimoine Canada et le Ministre de l’Intelligence artificielle et de l’Innovation numérique sur les nouveaux programmes en voie de développement pour appuyer l'innovation en Intelligence artificielle dans un contexte collégiale et francophone minoritaire. Discussions avec Patrimoine Canada (Identité et Culture canadienne) sur le financement disponible pour l'établissement, en particulier par les programmes d'appui aux CLOSM en éducation. Discussions avec Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) et EDSC sur les changements récents au système de permis d'études, les allocations de plafonds d'études, et le projet pilote pour les établissements de langue française en contexte minoritaire.

Projet de loi C-13 Loi modifiant la Loi sur les langues officielles, édictant la Loi sur l’usage du français au sein des entreprises privées de compétence fédérale et apportant des modifications connexes à d’autres lois ; Sollicitations auprès des membres du Comité permanent sur les langues officielles pour prendre en considération dans le projet de loi des intérêts des PME francophones et de certaines facettes reliées à des dossiers spécifiques d'application de la loi, par exemple dans le domaine l'égalité renforcée des langues officielles, des appuis à des secteurs d'activités économiques spécifiques tel que la petite enfance, l'immigration francophone renforcée, l'usage du français dans les entreprises ou encore le développement économique communautaire auprès des communautés de langues française en situation minoritaire. Plan d'action sur les langues officielles ; Sollicitation auprès de titulaires de charge publique en ce qui concerne le renouvellement et la mise en oeuvre du plan d'action sur les langues officielles à l'horizon post 2023. Parmi les enjeux prioritaires que nous souhaitons voir refléter dans le nouveau plan d'action : une meilleure inclusion du développement économique et des enjeux liées aux entrepreneurs francophones en contexte minoritaire comme moyen d'épanouissement et de vitalité des communautés francophones et acadienne. Loi sur l’immigration et la protection des réfugiés L.C. 2001, ch. 27 ; Sollicitations auprès des titulaires de charge publique et de divers intervenants pour un renforcement de la proportion du taux d'immigration francophone dans les communautés de langues officielles en situation minoritaire (contexte Hors Québec). Plus particulièrement, entammer et maintenir un dialogue constructif sur l'atteinte de la cible en immigration et partager nos impressions et priorités quant aux cibles futures. Démarches auprès de titulaires de charge publique afin de présenter notre réseau national - le RDÉE Canada -, d'expliquer nos orientations stratégique et notre présence dans 12 provinces et territoires dans les communautés francophones et acadienne en situation minoritaire. L'objectif de ces rencontres est d'informer les titulaires de charge publique et aussi de les sensibiliser aux défis et aux opportunités qui doivent être considérés lors de leur prise de décisions qui touchent de près ou de loin le développement économique et l'employabilité des communautés francophones et acadienne en situation minoritaire au Canada. Des rencontres auront lieu par exemple dans le cadre des processus budgétaires et pour les programmes en immigration. Le RDÉE Canada concentrera ses effort de représentations sur des axes stratégiques comme l'entrepreneuriat, l'employabilité et le développement économique communautaire.

Loi sur les langues officielles, mise en oeuvre des règlements et de la partie VII Projet de loi S-243, cadre national sur la santé des femmes, promotion des besoins des femmes francophones et acadiennes en situation minoritaire Plan d'action national pour mettre fin à la violence fondée sur le sexe, promotion des besoins des femmes francophones et acadiennes en situation minoritaire Financement, s'assurer que le gouvernement fédéral assure un financement aux organismes de femmes francophones et acadiennes en situation minoritaire

Loi sur les langues officielles, mise en oeuvre des règlements et de la partie VII Financement, s'assurer que le gouvernement fédéral assure un financement aux organismes de femmes francophones et acadiennes en situation minoritaire Projet de loi S-243, promotion des besoins des femmes francophones et acadiennes en situation minoritaire Plan d'action national pour mettre fin à la violence fondée sur le sexe, promotion des besoins des femmes francophones et acadiennes en situation minoritaire

Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-22 (An Act respecting lawful access) Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-2 (An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures). Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services. Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

Seeking clarity on Part 2 of Bill C-22 – Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act – including technical capabilities regarding electronic service provider compliance Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-2 (An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures). AWS Canada is seeking government contracts with the Department of National Defence and other National Security Agencies with regard to Amazon Cloud-based solutions and related support services. Communicating with the Government of Canada about the bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including advocating for the development of a high-skilled tech workforce.

L’AFO mène des démarches auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de positionner les États généraux de la francophonie ontarienne comme un levier structurant de consultation, d’analyse et d’orientation des politiques et programmes fédéraux en matière de langues officielles. L’AFO formule des recommandations visant à arrimer les investissements et programmes fédéraux, notamment ceux relevant du Plan d’action pour les langues officielles, aux priorités et besoins exprimés par la communauté franco-ontarienne dans le cadre des États généraux. L’AFO formule des recommandations concernant les politiques fédérales en santé afin d’assurer que les besoins des communautés francophones en situation minoritaire soient pleinement pris en compte. L’AFO plaide pour une meilleure intégration des services en français dans les orientations, programmes et mécanismes de financement fédéraux liés à la santé. Université de Sudbury : L’AFO poursuit ses démarches auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de pérenniser et de bonifier le financement fédéral accordé à l’Université de Sudbury. L’AFO demande un financement adéquat afin d’assurer la viabilité institutionnelle et le plein déploiement du projet. Ententes fédérales-provinciales : L’AFO intervient dans le cadre du renouvellement et de la mise en œuvre des ententes fédérales-provinciales en matière de langues officielles afin de renforcer les mécanismes de gouvernance, la reddition de comptes et l’impact réel des investissements fédéraux en Ontario. L’AFO plaide pour une approche mieux arrimée aux besoins communautaires et aux priorités de développement de la francophonie ontarienne, notamment en immigration, en santé et en petite enfance. Fonds complémentaires en éducation postsecondaire : L’AFO demande au gouvernement du Canada de pérenniser et de bonifier les Fonds complémentaires en éducation postsecondaire en langue minoritaire, d’en rehausser le financement à un niveau permettant la viabilité à long terme des institutions, et d’en revoir les paramètres en collaboration avec les établissements postsecondaires et la communauté franco-ontarienne. Transferts et accords bilatéraux en santé : Proposition pour régir les transferts et les accords bilatéraux en santé afin d'assurer une mention claire des communautés de langue officielle en situation minoritaire et leur financement. Financement en Ontario: l'Ontario est sous-financé par rapport aux autres provinces, tant dans le financement communautaire que de celui des services en français gouvernementaux. Nous voulons assurer un financement plus équitable pour l'Ontario.